Urgent investment needed as learning disability nurse numbers stall
Dire shortage in England's NHS could be putting patients’ lives at risk, RCN says
22 Jun 2021
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Hundreds of nurses who called charity helpline during pandemic had attempted suicide
Laura Hyde Foundation produces suicide prevention resource amid ‘mental health pandemic’
21 Jun 2021
Nursing uniform in England could be standardised next summer
Consultation shows majority of nurses back a common NHS uniform – with one clear favourite
18 Jun 2021
Nurse says celebrate NHS and ‘fight for its future’ at protests on its 73rd anniversary
Holly Turner urges staff to campaign for fair pay and patient safety on 3 July
18 Jun 2021
High-earning nurse convicted of sick pay fraud is spared jail
Band 8c nurse Sheila Loveridge gets 16-month suspended sentence for defrauding NHS of £38,500
18 Jun 2021
House prices rose six times faster than average nurse’s pay over past decade – report
Researchers say prospect of nurses getting on property ladder ‘now almost inconceivable’
17 Jun 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory for all nurses working in care homes
Staff will be given 16 weeks to be vaccinated or face redeployment or possible dismissal
16 Jun 2021
I vow to champion nurses’ pay and safe staffing – next RCN president
Denise Chaffer says she is determined all areas of nursing get the recognition they deserve
16 Jun 2021
When a ‘nurse’ is not a nurse: why petition calls for legal protection of the job title
Nurse designation should be the preserve of NMC-registered clinicians
15 Jun 2021
Poetry collection designed to offer words of encouragement to nurses
Actor Emilia Clarke praises book, to be given to new nurses and midwives in Scotland
14 Jun 2021
Queen’s birthday honours: pandemic ‘shines a light’ on nurses’ achievements
Nurses from across the UK recognised for their dedication during the pandemic and beyond
11 Jun 2021
Nurses’ car insurance costs set to jump, while pay remains ‘stuck in first gear’
Study highlights living costs pressures, as profession ranks seventh highest for premiums
10 Jun 2021
Wound care strategy aims to improve nurses’ skills and knowledge
The National Wound Care Core Capabilities Framework for England hopes to standardise care
10 Jun 2021
Nurse struck off for not attempting CPR
Rosaline Appice confused a nursing home resident with another who had DNACPR notice in place
09 Jun 2021
The nursing job adverts ‘that should set alarm bells ringing’
Employers are opening nursing jobs up to non-nurses, claims RCN
09 Jun 2021
Nurse burnout now an emergency and only staffing overhaul can resolve it
Exhausted NHS staff need to feel confident better workforce planning is on its way, MPs say
08 Jun 2021
Charity offers nurses grants of up to £1,000 to cover childcare costs
Healthcare Workers’ Foundation offers financial support for NHS staff during pandemic
07 Jun 2021
Fitness to Practise: NMC clears nurse accused of dishonesty
Nurse recounts how stress of long investigation led them to a ‘nervous breakdown’
04 Jun 2021